Tamil, Malayalee communities prepare to usher in new year

The Tamil and Malayalee communities in this country will observe their respective new year festivals on April 14, namely Chittirai Puttandu and Vishu respectively.

A survey at Little India in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, found many Hindus and Malayalees making final preparations by purchasing items such as flowers, fruits, prayer items and thoranam (hanging of decorations made from tender coconut leaf blades) since morning today while strictly adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOP) for Covid-19.

All these items were sold at a reasonable price...